Manfred Mann 1,409 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 If Wigan tried to sign Shaun Johnson I would not be surprised if a bitter Kevin Sinfield used his connections at the RFL to try to scuttle it -- for the good of Leeds. Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert Prince 1,920 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Davo5 said: So signing a fading,inconsistent NRL player coming back from a major injury with a history of sulking & slagging off former clubs is a recipe for all Wigan’s so called woes ? Like I said, he is taking the preverbial. Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 17,040 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Johnson's recent form, when fit, has actually been good. But "when fit" is an important part of that sentence. "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,677 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Manfred Mann said: If Wigan tried to sign Shaun Johnson I would not be surprised if a bitter Kevin Sinfield used his connections at the RFL to try to scuttle it -- for the good of Leeds. He’d probably do it 6 months after johnson got here on previous evidence 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 13,184 Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: Shaun who ? The Kiwi who ruined England in the last minute at Wembley or were you cutting the grass that day too? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 2,805 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 shame we dont have a sam walker coming through youth system or someone similar instead did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 11,541 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 6 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: shame we dont have a sam walker coming through youth system or someone similar instead By we, do you mean England? I think we do, his name is Lewis Dodd. The key question is will he get the chance to shine as Sam Walker has. Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 11,677 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 8 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: shame we dont have a sam walker coming through youth system or someone similar instead I wonder how he’d have developed here as a player if he had never left ? Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 11,541 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 40 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: Shaun who ? I never understand comments like this. I am at a loss to understand what you think you are achieving by pretending not to know who Shaun Johnson is. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 2,805 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, DavidM said: I wonder how he’d have developed here as a player if he had never left ? prob be playing football or ru like owen farrell and george ford did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 2,805 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, Dunbar said: I never understand comments like this. I am at a loss to understand what you think you are achieving by pretending not to know who Shaun Johnson is. they are posted to get a reaction- like you have done 1 did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,846 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 5 minutes ago, DavidM said: I wonder how he’d have developed here as a player if he had never left ? If he’d been in the likes of Wigan/Saints or Leeds setups,probably very much like he has. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,846 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: they are posted to get a reaction- like you have done You should know all about that. Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 2,805 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 11 minutes ago, Davo5 said: You should know all about that. people post their opinions etc - other people post their opinions etc in reply to other peoples opinions etc- its the nature of an internet forum - if your using it to buy your weekly big shop from netto your on the wrong thing 2 did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,486 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 39 minutes ago, Dunbar said: I never understand comments like this. I am at a loss to understand what you think you are achieving by pretending not to know who Shaun Johnson is. Basically pointing out to the Op that Shaun Johnson wouldn't be some massive draw to bring in loads of new fans to Wigan if they were to sign him , only the real hardcore fans would have an inkling Also the assumption that he is actually any good anymore Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 13,184 Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 12 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: Basically pointing out to the Op that Shaun Johnson wouldn't be some massive draw to bring in loads of new fans to Wigan if they were to sign him , only the real hardcore fans would have an inkling Also the assumption that he is actually any good anymore But you knew exactly who he was and so do many 1000s of UK RL fans. Don't pretend that they don't. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 11,541 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 15 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: Basically pointing out to the Op that Shaun Johnson wouldn't be some massive draw to bring in loads of new fans to Wigan if they were to sign him , only the real hardcore fans would have an inkling Also the assumption that he is actually any good anymore Excellent. So now I know what you were looking to achieve with your post I can let you know, you didn't achieve it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,486 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 18 minutes ago, Scubby said: But you knew exactly who he was and so do many 1000s of UK RL fans. Don't pretend that they don't. UK RL fans know who he is , and they are already attending games Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 13,184 Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 Just now, GUBRATS said: UK RL fans know who he is , and they are already attending games About 3-4k less Wigan fans are attending games than 5+ years ago - so no they are not. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,486 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Scubby said: About 3-4k less Wigan fans are attending games than 5+ years ago - so no they are not. And you think Johnson would bring them back ? Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 13,184 Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 Just now, GUBRATS said: And you think Johnson would bring them back ? They have to try and make it exciting to go to Wigan again. The club's fans have had over 3 decades of bringing exciting names to the club. There are good players and there are players you can market. Johnson will create a buzz in the media and in the town, bringing Williams back will hardly register (even though he is a good player). The club is still riding high at the top yet is haemorrhaging fans year on year. Everyone can see they are taking their eyes off the ball. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,486 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Scubby said: They have to try and make it exciting to go to Wigan again. The club's fans have had over 3 decades of bringing exciting names to the club. There are good players and there are players you can market. Johnson will create a buzz in the media and in the town, bringing Williams back will hardly register (even though he is a good player). The club is still riding high at the top yet is haemorrhaging fans year on year. Everyone can see they are taking their eyes off the ball. If you say so Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,846 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 18 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: If you say so He’s the only one who is. Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 11,541 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 I have no idea why the idea of Wigan signing Shaun Johnson has been met with so much resistance. He has been a world class player and still is when he is on form. He is only 30 years old and a high profile name. I for one would love to see him play in Super League. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
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